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We remember William Fowler
We remember William Fowler
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1895
service
British Army
Private
4594
Gloucestershire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8707244
14th May 1895
1901
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8707682
1st October 1901
1914
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8707245
20th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
13017
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8707244
2nd November 1914 - 7th March 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8707244
2nd November 1914 - 7th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
13017
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8707245
25th May 1915 - 25th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
13017
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8707245
25th May 1915 - 24th December 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8707244
25th May 1915 - 24th December 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8707245
25th May 1915 - 25th December 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to left femur, Suvla Bay, Gallipoli
Hospital/Institution
Source:8707244
21st August 1915
1916
location
[Widowed sister:] 14 River Row, Blaina
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8707245
21st May 1916
service
British Army
Private
13017
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:2529275
1916
death
United Kingdom
Source:8707243
31st December 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Fowler |
| Source | 2529275 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Widowed sister:] 14 River Row, Blaina | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 21st May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13017 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 13017 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4594 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13017 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13017 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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